Amazon Recall: Over 200,000 Toddler Busy Boards Pulled Over Choking Risk

Parents who bought the bright‑blue, felt‑covered busy boards for their little explorers may have just gotten some unsettling news. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says Esjay US is pulling roughly 276,000 of these Montessori‑style toys off the market after discovering that the tiny red knobs on the second page can pop off.

Those knobs, meant to be a fun, tactile element, actually violate the federal small‑parts ban for toys intended for kids under three years old. In plain language: they’re small enough to get lodged in a toddler’s throat, and that’s a risk the agency can’t ignore.

Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. Still, the agency urges parents to act quickly – take the boards away from children, stop using them, and contact the manufacturer for a replacement page. Esjay US says it will send a new, safer page to anyone who owned a recalled unit.

The busy boards themselves are pretty charming. Each one features a cartoon‑dinosaur front, a set of 26 alphabet squares paired with animal illustrations on the back, and a handful of sensory elements like elastic cords, button closures, and handy carrying loops. The problem lies specifically on the second page, where the red knobs are attached.

These toys were listed on Amazon between March 2023 and July 2026, priced anywhere from $18 to $30. They were manufactured in Shenzhen, China, by Shenzhen Yishijie Technology Co., Ltd., operating in the U.S. as Esjay US.

If you recognize the product in your home, stop using it immediately. Reach out to the seller through Amazon or contact Esjay US directly for the replacement. It’s a good reminder that even the cutest, most educational toys can have hidden safety flaws, and staying alert to recall notices can keep our littlest ones safe.